JENKINTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jenkintown El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jenkintown SD school district, located in Jenkintown, PA with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Jenkintown El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jenkintown Elementary School, located at the corner of West and Highland Avenues, serves as the primary elementary institution for the Jenkintown School District in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As part of a small, close-knit district, the school benefits from a focused educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention and strong community engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, priding itself on a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by a supportive atmosphere designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its historic charm and central location, which allows it to function as a focal point for the small borough of Jenkintown. Because the district is geographically compact, the elementary school maintains a tight-knit culture where faculty, staff, and families often work closely together. With a commitment to academic excellence and a reputation for high student performance, Jenkintown Elementary is recognized as a staple of the community, consistently preparing its students for a seamless transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Jenkintown El Sch at (215) 884-2933 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.